Many Liverpool fans are making the same point about Trent Alexander-Arnold after watching Conor Bradley vs Real Madrid
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Liverpool returned to the top of the Champions League table following their 2-0 win over Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
Arne Slot’s charges opened the scoring through Alexis Mac Allister’s goal in the 52nd minute, which came about thanks to some great work from Conor Bradley.
Mac Allister played a one-two with Bradley on the edge of the Real area, which created some space for the Liverpool midfielder to fire past Thibaut Courtois.
Just moments earlier, Bradley had a great chance to open the scoring for the Reds, but Courtois pulled off a superb save.
The Northern Ireland international was superb throughout, weighing in with plenty of tackles, including a superb challenge on Kylian Mbappe on 31 minutes.
Bradley ended up making way in the 87th minute after picking up a hamstring issue and left the pitch to a standing ovation.
Indeed, Bradley’s display prompted a number of Liverpool fans to make the same point about him amid Trent Alexander-Arnold’s uncertain future at Anfield.
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Liverpool fans say Real Madrid can have Trent Alexander-Arnold in wake of Conor Bradley heroics
Some Liverpool fans took to X to say Bradley’s masterclass against Real Madrid means he has what it takes to replace Alexander-Arnold in the Reds starting XI.
Indeed, one supporter even joked that Los Blancos would be coming for Bradley instead of Alexander-Arnold amid links between the England international and Real Madrid.
Cody Gakpo went on to make it 2-0 midway through the second half thanks to his unmarked bullet header following Andrew Robertson’s delivery.
When Liverpool are next in action
Slot’s charges will be up against Manchester City in a huge battle between the Premier League leaders and the reigning champions at Anfield.
The game is scheduled to kick off at 4pm on Sunday 1 December.
